How Premier League stadiums looked when the competition began

“Crystal Palace and Wimbledon shared Selhurst Park back in the 1992/93 season”

It is 25 years since the Premier League launched, and the football world is a very different place.

More and more foreign players and managers dominate England’s top flight and transfer fees have gone through the roof.

Stadiums have changed a lot too - in fact only five of the arenas from that initial campaign are still top flight venues these days, and they have all been refurbished.

We’ve delved into the archives to bring you pictures showing general views of the original 21 (Crystal Palace and Wimbledon shared in the 22-team league) Premier League stadiums, from as close to 1992 as we could find.